Tatler Hot List: Asia's biggest fashion stars

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The founder and CEO of the Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster recently partnered with Huawei to launch smart glasses—Complete with Bluetooth, two microphones and noise-canceling speakers for hands-free communication and entertainment.

The graduate of Central Saint Martins and designer of men's clothing was nominated for the LVMH 2014 award and the 2017 International Woolmark award. Her work has been worn by celebrities like G-Dragon and Kourtney Kardashian. Last year, Kye collaborated with Onitsuka Tiger on a capsule collection to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the shoe brand.

The designer of Button is a former K-Pop star whose non-sexist creations are inspired by Hollywood pop culture of the 80s and 90s.

Kim social media model and influencer has over 1.7 million Instagram followers. She is an ambassador for Estée Lauder and has already collaborated with brands such as Salvatore Ferragamo and Chanel. Last fall, she launched a fashion brand inspired by unicorns Ireneisgood.

Industry insiders have been following the work of the Samsung Art & Design Institute graduate since she was shortlisted for the 2014 LVMH award. Fans outside Korea are lucky – Kim recently won the Netflix and reality show design contest Next In Fashion, so his collection is now stored by Net to wear.

Founded by an anonymous collective of creative talents from various industries, this unisex streetwear label gained cult status thanks to its futuristic spin on athleisure and the brand's collaborations with G-Shock and Kitsune House, as well as its ongoing shoe partnership with Puma.

The founder and designer behind Low Classic has been participating in Seoul Fashion Week since 2015. Picked up by the retail giant Net to wear in 2019 as part of his Korean collective, Lee's monastic creations – which have been worn by celebrities like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley – are finally available worldwide.

Verbal hip-hop artist and designer Yoon Ahn, who heads the jewelry design for Dior Men under Kim Jones, launches a street jewelry brand Ambush in 2008. In January, the Milanese group New Guards, belonging to Farfetch and belonging to Farfetch, White, Heron Preston and other passionate labels – have acquired a majority stake in the brand.

The founder and creative director of district began his career as a DJ and stylist, eventually becoming the director of Major Force, a hip-hop record company, before launching his fashion brand in 1994. His punk-rock inspired collections and pieces motorcycles have become among the most sought after streetwear items. in Japan. In November, Takizara collaborated with TV series breaking Bad series to create a capsule in honor of his derivative film, El Camino.

The founder of the avant-garde fashion brand Anrealage was a staple on the Paris Fashion Week calendar since 2014, and was shortlisted for the LVMH award in 2019. Recently, Silvia Fendi invited Morinaga to collaborate on Fendi's fall-winter 2020 men's clothing collection – a partnership that has resulted in transformative and metamorphic clothing that can be worn in different ways.

The founder of Like boys and Dover Street Market is one of the greatest figures of all time – a pioneering force since his debut on the Paris track in 1981. His latest essential creations? Comme des Garçons x Nike Air Max 95 sneakers.

The new creative director of Issey Miyake launched a spring-summer collection of vibrant parachute dresses in Paris last September to praise critics.

The first Taiwanese designer in history to feature at Paris Fashion Week for men and to be shortlisted for young designers for the LVMH award is known for his psychedelic knits that permeate elements of local street culture . Look for Chiang's iconic palette on Reebok's Zig Kinetica sneakers this fall.

Huang, a graduate of Central Saint Martins, is the first Taiwanese designer show on the official London Fashion Week runway, where his cut-and-paste approach to modern salad dressing has been hailed as one of the best in the spring season.

Handmade craft accessories label Aranaz celebrated is its 20th anniversary in 2019. Founded by Aranas-Alunan with his mother and sister, the line of handbags, earrings and home accessories is one of the favorites of the royal family, including Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and Queen Mathilde of Belgium.

A former competitive racing driver who became a designer of evening wear, Bumgarner is the first Filipino designer sold on Moda Operandi. Outside the racetrack, Bumgarner's creations adorn the backs of the country's best-dressed, including worldly actress Heart Evangelista.

One of the earliest Chinese models, Lu is the founder of Like me, which is among the most successful clothing brands in China and is loved by celebrities like Olivia Palermo. The eco-friendly designer was part of the 2018 Woolmark Prize jury alongside industry lights Tim Blanks and Livia Firth.

One of China’s brightest talents, Zhang, who participates in London Fashion Week, was handpicked by Delphine Arnault for Dior haute couture before creating your own label. His first collection was immediately taken over by Browns; Zhang is celebrating its 10th anniversary next year.

Occupying main shelf space at Dover Street Market, Lane Crawford and Beams Tokyo, XuzhiHis collections have innovative textures – lots of fringes and tassels – and have won nominations for the LVMH and Woolmark awards. In 2019, Chen launched men's fashion, his first stand-alone fashion show in Shanghai and a new smart partnership with the largest Chinese retailer, Tmall.

Among the first wave of Chinese designers to bask in the international spotlight, Wang presented his collections at London, Paris and Milan fashion weeks to criticism. She was the first Chinese designer to participate in the first CFDA / China exchange program.

In 2019, Angel Chen, known for its east-west sports collections, has become the first Chinese designer to work with H&M on a capsule collection of 45 pieces.

Min, who has gained experience at Viktor & Rolf and Ports, was invited to walk the red carpet at the 2014 Met Gala at the invitation of Lane Crawford, who stores her brand, and was nominated for the LVMH award two years later.

Descendant of the Manchu royal family, Zhang is leading a movement to make Chinese fashion more sustainable. Through its labels Fake Natoo, a tailor-made service celebrating its 10 years this year, and Reclothing bank, who uses recycled fabrics and employs women in need, Zhang continues to be an innovator in the ethical luxury industry in China.

In 2019, born in Shenzhen Caroline Hu won the first Business of Fashion China award and received an LVMH award nomination within a year of launching its eponymous label, with pieces reminiscent of Monet's paintings.

Boyy is the Bangkok-based brand created by this elegant couple, who invented the giant buckle bags on the wrists of the most influential players in Thai fashion.

Founder of the accessories brand Wanderlust + Co—Who has been spotted on celebrities, including Jessica Alba and Gigi Hadid–Low recently collaborated with Australian blogger Tara Milk Tea on a new collection; she also opened a brick-and-mortar pop-up with the help of interior designer Adrien Kent.

The designer born in Malaysia and founder of Self portrait launched swimwear last year and is an integral part New York Fashion Week calendar. He recently developed a five-year scholarship fund for Central Saint Martins with which MA Fashion students are mentored by him and the Self-Portrait team.

Credited for pushing the boundaries of the hijabi style, Dian was included in the arts category last year. Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 list for its playful spin on Muslim fashion. the Instagram celebrities have organized fashion shows and presentations around the world, from the UK to Jordan.

Yunardi wears the crown – literally – to create some of the most exquisite tiaras and headdresses in Asia, which have been worn by celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Madonna. Last December, Yunardi ventured into unexplored waters, in partnership with Aqua to design limited edition bottles wrapped in crown-shaped decorations inspired by Art Nouveau.